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title: "Online Legal Research"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b11b0a0c-9e73-4e3e-87e6-3b3fb6694f94"
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buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
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# Online Legal Research

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b11b0a0c-9e73-4e3e-87e6-3b3fb6694f94

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking services related to Online Legal Research, which includes access to extensive UK case law and consolidated legislation, updated within 24 hours. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and it has recently concluded with an awarded contract valued at £45,000. The contract period spans from 19th November 2018 to 18th September 2020. The locations involved are in the North West and London, UK, while the industry category falls under legal advisory and information services.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal research services, particularly those that can provide comprehensive online access to UK case law and related legal resources. Businesses that are well-suited to compete in this tender include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on digital legal solutions and consultancy services. Engaging in this contract could facilitate growth and establish long-term relationships within the public sector for such enterprises.

## Notice

The GMC has the requirement to access the following legal Research online on a 24/7 basis: - Access to extensive UK case law - Access to consolidated legislation All information will be updated within 24 hours, and suppliers will be asked to set out the coverage that they provide, but as a minimum will cover: - House of Lords/Supreme Court and Privy Council - the Court of Appeal - Queen's Bench Division - the Employment Appeals Tribunal; and - the European Court of Justice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/642d9e60-ca67-47d5-9171-d8ba731fa0a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2018 - 18 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 3AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMSON REUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2019 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/642d9e60-ca67-47d5-9171-d8ba731fa0a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/642d9e60-ca67-47d5-9171-d8ba731fa0a9
  22nd January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN156366
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

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